Cunard has released 180 new voyages for 2025. They open for booking on October 4, 2023 exclusively for Cunard World Club Members, and on general sale a day later. The 2025 schedule program features sailings between April 2025 and January 2026 covering 91 destinations in 24 countries aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne, and Queen Victoria. Queen Anne will primarily be sailing to the Western Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords and Western Europe. Queen Mary 2 will continue offering transatlantic crossings and Queen Victoria will be based in the Mediterranean. Each Queen's season has at least one maiden call; while Queen Anne will make no fewer than 19 first-time calls including Bilbao, Ibiza, Skjolden, Messina and Santorini. For 2025, Queen Anne will sail out of Southampton on itineraries ranging from two to 19 nights. Highlights include a 12-night voyage of the Norwegian Fjords in June and a 16-night Mediterranean sailing around France, Spain, and Italy in July. Queen Mary 2 offers cruise holidays on both sides of the Atlantic and Queen Victoria sails 7, 14 and 21-night itineraries out of Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Trieste. Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: "We always strive to provide our travel agent partners with great offers and this program is no different."

Carnival Corp cruise brands P&O Cruises and Cunard are boosting guest Wi-Fi connectivity with the roll out of SpaceX's Starlink. Starlink provides Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite tech allowing greater capacity across P&O Cruises and Cunard ships. The roll-out on P&O Cruises and Cunard ships began in June 2023. It will be available in public spaces and cabins on Cunard ships Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth by the end of 2023. Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne will launch with the service in May 2024. P&O Cruises ships Britannia and Azura have introduced Starlink to public spaces and will be added in public spaces and cabins on Arvia, Iona, Ventura, Arcadia and Aurora by the end of 2023. “Starlink will make it even easier for our guests and colleagues to stay connected," said Carnival UK and P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow.

Cunard ship Queen Mary 2 broke from its moorings in strong winds while docked at Civitavecchia, Italy. Mooring lines snapped causing the ship to drift out to sea. The Cunard ship also dragged the gangways off the pier. There were winds of around 40km/h at the time. The vessel was secured by anchor and bow thrusters before a tug guided the Queen Mary 2 back to the dock. There were no reported injuries or damage. The ship is in its next port of call in Valencia where it was inspected and given the all clear.  

Cunard has a new Shine Rewards Club travel agent incentive. Agents have the chance to book their own luxury voyage aboard one of Cunard’s iconic Queens. The travel agent incentive is now live and runs until 2 October. It requires agents to register and 'play' all their customers' Cunard fare bookings to bank 100 Shine points for each eligible booking. It goes towards Shine points which can be used on any voyage, for any departure date, and any ship. Guests booking up to 2 October can enjoy up to US$600 per balcony stateroom to spend on board on selected 2023, 2024, and 2025 voyages. Cunard is also offering travel agents the chance to earn an extra 10 Shine points by correctly answering four out of five questions about this promotion in its new quiz. Shine Rewards Club is Cunard's points-based loyalty and rewards scheme that rewards UK travel agents with Shine points for bookings and training completed. It is also a hub of other support and resources, including how-to guides and FAQs. Shine points are currency that agents can use to treat themselves to various rewards. Shine points are valid for two years, and are combined with the Shine points earned with P&O Cruises. Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales, said: "We hope this initiative enables agents to book a dream voyage with Cunard.”

  Cunard is offering travel agents the chance to unlock their own luxury voyage aboard one of its iconic Queens with an all-new Shine Rewards Club points incentive.   The incentive, which launched on 3 August and runs until 2 October, requires agents to register and ‘play’ all their customers’ Cunard Fare bookings to bank 100 Shine points for each eligible booking.   Whether agents have been saving their Shine points for some Mediterranean sunshine or one of Cunard’s world-renowned Transatlantic Crossings, they can now take one step closer to their dream cruise – on any voyage, any departure date, and any ship!   The incentive comes as Cunard announced that guests booking between 3 August and 2 October can enjoy up to US$600 per balcony stateroom to spend on board on selected 2023, 2024, and 2025 voyages.   The luxury cruise line is also offering agents the chance to earn an extra 10 Shine points by correctly answering four out of five questions about this promotion in its new quiz, at www.shinerewardsclub.com.   Cunard's Shine Rewards Club is a points-based loyalty and rewards scheme that offers UK travel agents Shine points for the bookings they make and training they complete. As well as providing all of the latest news and information about Cunard – including updates on new ship Queen Anne – it’s also a hub of training support and other resources, including how-to guides and frequently asked questions.   At Shine Rewards Club, Shine points are currency and they’re what agents can use to treat themselves to a host of rewards. Shine points are valid for two years from when they are earned, and are combined with the Shine points earned with P&O Cruises.   Travel agents can also choose to spend their Shine points on anything listed in the Rewards catalogue.   Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales at Cunard, said: “We are thrilled to be launching our new incentive for our valued travel agent partners and we hope this initiative enables agents to book a dream voyage with Cunard. We believe in fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and this incentive is a testament to that commitment. Our Queens sail to some of the most exotic and awe-inspiring destinations in the world and we always strive to create opportunities for travel agents to experience our unique brand.”   Agents can visit www.ShineRewardsClub.com for the latest Cunard news and information, as well as to earn Shine points for bookings and training.

Cunard has reintroduced a regional sales team, marking the first time since 2020 that field-based managers have been deployed. This reintroduction sees the appointment of two new partnership development managers. Savannah Fryer will cover the North of the UK, while John Garbutt will cover the South. Both are existing Carnival UK employees and now report to Business Manager James Scott. They will be responsible for developing relationships with Cunard's new and existing travel agent partners. They will also provide training, sales, and marketing support. Cunard's UK sales team now numbers 13 and includes trade operations, partnership development and business development. Tom Mahoney, Sales Director said: "We are excited to now be able to provide a more tailored, personalised service for our travel agent partners with dedicated regional support.” “We have listened, and our new approach reflects the feedback we have been receiving.” Travel agents can visit www.ShineRewardsClub.com for the latest Cunard news and information.

Cunard has announced the upcoming appointment of TUI executive Katie McAlister as its new president.  She joins the cruise line in August after 20 years with TUI where she is currently chief marketing officer, UK & Ireland. "We are delighted to have someone of Katie's calibre join Cunard at this vital time of expansion,” said Carnival UK president Sture Myrmell. "Her commercial and operational experience as well as digital transformation expertise will ensure brand and growth opportunities are maximised.” McAlister started at TUI in 1998 and held various roles including overseas delivery, commercial, digital and marketing. She is a member of the UK & Ireland board and leads sales channels and marketing in the UK & Ireland for TUI, First Choice and Marella Cruises. “This was an unrivalled opportunity to join an iconic travel company at a key point in its history," she said.

Cunard will celebrate King Charles' coronation with a range of toyalty-themed activities on all three of its Queens. An exclusive Coronation dinner menu is planned for the evening of Saturday 6 May. It features a selection of specially curated dishes. Specially designed cocktails will be available to toast the King, including a "Coronation Oath" made with Prosecco, White Vermouth, Grapefruit and Cardamom Bitters and a "Monarch Martini" using Cunard's 3 Queens Gin. All three ships will be at sea for the big day and will broadcast the ceremony live into the ships'' Royal Court Theatres and stateroom TVs. Queen Elizabeth guests will be just starting their nine-night tour of Southern Japan and Taiwan. The Queen Victoria will be returning from a 12-night voyage around the Canary Islands. A new Coronation Celebration voyage on Queen Mary 2 is sailing round-trip from Southampton to Cunard's spiritual home port, Liverpool. Cunard's Insights programme across the fleet will feature royal commentator Dickie Arbiter, historian Caroline Aston and etiquette expert Grant Harrold. Each ship will also host a deck walk in honour of The Big Help Out on Monday 8 May to raise money for youth charity The Prince's Trust. To date, Cunard has raised over £2.7 million for the Trust. Cunard's royal connections date back to August 1861, when Prince Alfred sailed from Halifax to Liverpool on Cunard's SS Arabia. Meanwhile, Cunard just celebrated the float out of Queen Anne with a milestone ceremony in Italy.

Cunard is sailing back to South America in 2025. It marks the first time since 2020 the line will offer a South America cruise. Brazil, Chile and Ecuador are on the itinerary when Queen Victoria sails from Southampton, for 78 nights, in January 2025. Its roundtrip South American Discovery voyage takes in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro plus Patagonia and the Chilean fjords. The sailing will also include stops in the Peruvian city of Callao, and the Brazilian city of Salvador. South America cruise shore excursions will comprise Brazil’s Tijuca rain forest, learning to surf in Buzios, and trekking to Chile’s Petrohue Falls. Agents can visit www.ShineRewardsClub.com for the latest Cunard news and information. To mark Cunard's 2024 Alaska and 2025 voyages going on sale, agents earn double Shine points for these bookings through 31 March.  

Cunard is on a two-day travel agent sales blitz to reach over 150 travel agents. A 15-strong team will travel this week to 70 travel agent stores. They will update agents on the cruise line's winter 2025 programme which goes on sale from 15 March. Along with information and agent collateral, they are giving away Shine reward points. It is the cruise line’s biggest ever on-the-road campaign. Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales said: “Travel agents are critical to our success, and this record-breaking sales blitz is just one of many initiatives.”    

  Embark on an extraordinary adventure next year thanks to luxury cruise line Cunard’s new programme, which features Queen Elizabeth’s highly anticipated Alaska 2024 season, Queen Anne’s maiden world voyage and a South American adventure aboard Queen Victoria sailing in early 2025.   Voyages will be available to book from 1pm GMT on 15 March exclusively for Cunard World Club Members. General sale begins at 1pm on 16 March. The programme includes over 130 voyages to 159 destinations across Cunard’s four Queens, including 30 maiden calls for Queen Anne and five fleet maiden calls for Queen Elizabeth.   All four Queens   Embark on an extraordinary 38-night adventure in June 2024, starting with a trip around the Mediterranean on board Queen Victoria, then embarking on Queen Anne for a voyage from Rome to Southampton before travelling across the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 and then flying to Vancouver to meet Queen Elizabeth for the final leg in Alaska.   Queen Elizabeth   Departing from Vancouver on a series of nine and 11-night roundtrip voyages between May and September 2024, Queen Elizabeth invites guests to immerse themselves in a world of skyscraper-tall glaciers and mirror-like waters. Captivating itineraries offer a mixture of scenic cruising with iconic ports of call, including Ketchikan and Sitka, where guests can discover the vibrant cultures and local traditions of Alaska. Eight voyages will visit the jewel in Alaska’s crown, the Glacier Bay National Park, whilst four voyages will visit another stunning highlight, the Hubbard Glacier.   From early October, Queen Elizabeth will sail a mixture of short and long voyages in Australian waters before heading to Japan, where highlights include a nine-night Golden Week voyage and a 19-night Grand Voyage to Nagasaki, Yokohama – the gateway to neon-lit Tokyo, and Osaka.   Queen Anne   Cunard’s latest programme will also include a number of firsts for its newest ship Queen Anne. In January 2025, she’ll embark on her maiden Transatlantic Crossing, going westbound from Southampton to New York, before heading off on her first-ever World Voyage. Guests can experience the trip of a lifetime, spending 111 nights on board, visiting more than 30 ports in five continents. Nine overnight calls are also included, in ports such as San Francisco, Honolulu and Singapore, offering guests further opportunities to explore these destinations.   Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria   Between January and May 2025, the fleet’s flagship Queen Mary 2 will combine her unique Transatlantic crossings with visits to multiple sun-kissed destinations across Europe and the Americas, while Queen Victoria embarks on an incredible 78-night South American adventure from Southampton to the warm shores of Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador.   Sture Myrmell, President, Carnival UK, said: “We’re so excited to share our newest programme featuring some fantastic itineraries and – with over 130 to choose from – you’ll certainly be spoiled for choice. Whether you want to wander Europe’s historic streets on a short break, channel your adventurous side trying street food across Asia, or savour the sunsets in Hawaii, Cunard has a voyage for you.   “Better still, when you’re not off exploring a new destination, you can relax in luxury on board, enjoy fascinating Insight talks, innovative theatre and a variety of fine dining options. However you choose to spend your time, you can savour every destination both from aboard and spending time exploring ashore.”   For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, visit www.cunard.com.   Agents can visit www.ShineRewardsClub.com for the latest Cunard news and information, as well as to earn Shine points for bookings and training. To celebrate Cunard's 2024 Alaska and 2025 voyages going on sale, agents will earn double Shine points for every booking made by 31 March on these new voyages.

Cunard has doubled its Fam trip programme for 2023. It will host agents on eight separate voyages, double the number it ran in 2022. Cunard is offering places for 160 travel agents. Itineraries include a Norwegian Fjords voyage aboard Queen Mary 2 and a fly-cruise from Barcelona to Rome on Queen Victoria. There is also an invitation-only Alaska cruise. Agents can view the full list of Fam trips and register via the Shine Rewards Club. Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have doubled the number of agents we’ll be hosting this year.” “We know that once agents have sailed with us, they feel a greater affinity with Cunard.”